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Device-specific quality of life: Results from the ATLAS trial—Avoid Transvenous Leads in Appropriate Subjects

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

This study reports PROs, including device-specific and generic quality of life (QOL) from the ATLAS trial. Pain measured using a Numeric Rating Scale, at 1-and 6-months, anesthetic, BMI and within/between differences were analyzed using descriptive statistics and mixed-effects linear models (MLM).

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Abstract 4146967: The Effects of Physical Activity Levels on Body Composition, Exercise Performance, Single Ventricle Function and Self-Perceived Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents with a Fontan Circulation.

Circulation

Overall BMI was normal, however 17% (5 of 30) were overweight or obese (Table 1).The Physical activity level includes structured sports participation, daily stepcounts, and active-zone-minute, AZM (minute spend doing activity ≥ moderate intensity) measured by accelerometer (Fitbit Inspire3).Patients The less active Fontan had higher fat% (24.8±8.7

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Effects of different rehabilitation modality on cardiopulmonary function in patients with acute coronary syndrome after revascularization

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

There were no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, gender, body mass index (BMI), left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),cardiovascular risk factors. In Group A, no significant differences in CPET indices were observed before and after the intervention.

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Obesity in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: Insights from the REDUCE LAP?HF II trial

European Journal of Heart Failure

We tested for associations between body mass index (BMI), clinical characteristics, cardiac structural and functional abnormalities, physical limitations, quality of life and outcomes with atrial shunt therapy. of patients had BMI ≥30 kg/m 2. Strain measurements in all four chambers were maintained as BMI increased.

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Exploring Obesity and the Latest Advances in Weight Loss Drugs during Healthy Weight Week

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Furthermore, carrying excess weight can also have detrimental effects on mental health as individuals may experience low self-esteem, body image issues, depression, and a reduced quality of life. The Rise of Weight Loss Drugs The rise of weight loss drugs has brought with it a promising solution in the battle against obesity.

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Abstract TMP26: Density of Physical Activity Resources is Associated With Post-Stroke Physical Activity

Stroke Journal

Background:Exercise post-stroke can improve health-related quality of life and promote physical fitness, walking, and balance. Models were adjusted for age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, insurance, BMI, and intervention.Results:A total of 333 participants had 12-month PA data with 17.2% being about the same at 12 months.

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Abstract 4118122: Effect of Beta Blockers on Exercise Capacity, Diastolic Function, and Quality of Life in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Circulation

The primary outcomes were exercise capacity, diastolic function, and quality of life at baseline evaluation. Patients studied were older (68 years old), white (90%), obese (average BMI 34 kg/m2) individuals with an average LVEF of 61%. Baseline demographics are shown in Table 1.